Philadelphia Learn to Fly Experiences

Pilot training is your ticket to sky-high freedom! Learn to fly airplanes, helicopters, gliders & more with our collection of introductory flight lessons in Philadelphia. Book for yourself, or find a unique gift for the aspiring pilot in your life!

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  • HIGH-FLYIN' FUN IN PHILLY!

    Discover the ultimate freedom of the air up there with Virgin Experience Gifts's Learn To Fly Experiences in Philadelphia!

    Make bucket list wishes come true from thousands of feet above "The City That Loves You Back." Take in city sights and breathtaking countryside, all while embarking on unforgettable flying lessons!

    Escape the hustle and bustle of Philly's urban scene and head to Flying W airport in Medford, New Jersey for an airplane lesson that puts you right in the pilot's seat. This introductory experience provides a brief ground orientation, pre-flight aircraft inspection, and hands-on coaching in the air. Receive expert pilot training from an FAA certified flight instructor as you learn to fly a Piper Warrior or Diamond DA-20. Your instructor handles take-off and landing, and once cruising altitude is reached, it's your time to shine! Practice aviation basics like ascending, descending and turns while receiving on-the-spot coaching every step of the way.

    Give flying lessons a different spin with helicopter training in Philadelphia! Choose from a 30- or 60-minute experience that comes with lifelong memories. Enjoy a session similar to flying an airplane, including a ground training and pre-flight inspection, followed by learning how to fly a magnificent Robinson R44! Take the controls and learn fundamentals of chopper operations like level flight, vertical climbs, drops, hovering and more.

    No previous experience is needed for either of these Learn To Fly Experiences in and around Philadelphia. Whether it's a gift for him, for her or even for yourself — make a big ambition an unbelievable reality. Get airborne in the most unique ways with Virgin Experience Gifts!